10-13-2012, 09:43 AM
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Diff drop bolt question - Skid plate issue
Does anyone have the dimension and thread info on the bolts I need to do my own diff drop? I already have the 1" spacers.
Also, on my skid plates, when I pulled them to do the oil change, one of the bolts sheered off and I have to drill it out then re-tap it. There looks like there should be a number of rubber bushings under there to keep things quiet but they are all missing. Is there a cheap alternative to the Toyota parts counter? I can't stand rattles
Thanks for the help
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10-13-2012, 10:31 AM
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Cant help you with the bolts but none of my 4runners that I've owned have had rubber bushings on the skidplates.
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10-13-2012, 10:39 AM
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Originally Posted by cj80cruiser
Cant help you with the bolts but none of my 4runners that I've owned have had rubber bushings on the skidplates.
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Thanks, I am so new to the Toyota world I really need to dig in, get a manual and READ. I hate not knowing about my vehicles!
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10-13-2012, 11:01 AM
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So you have the spacers but don't have the longer bolts?
Remove a stock one and go to a good hardware store. When I need a specialty bolt, I go to my ACE hardware. There also is a great metric bolt store in town. Most of the time you can find more SAE bolts than metric. Make sure that they are a high strength (check the stock bolts)(probably grade 8 or class 10.9). Fine thread is also better.
Get bolts that are 1" longer than stock.
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10-13-2012, 03:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Gerdo
So you have the spacers but don't have the longer bolts?
Remove a stock one and go to a good hardware store. When I need a specialty bolt, I go to my ACE hardware. There also is a great metric bolt store in town. Most of the time you can find more SAE bolts than metric. Make sure that they are a high strength (check the stock bolts)(probably grade 8 or class 10.9). Fine thread is also better.
Get bolts that are 1" longer than stock.
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Thanks for the input. I was just trying to avoid getting a ride from someone. Dont want to drive it with only one bolt in. Rigs like your's are why I bought mine. One day I will look that good.
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10-13-2012, 03:20 PM
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Thanks
Do you live in the Denver area (looking at you screen name)?
AAA Metric is awesome for metric bolts.
I wish I had the measurements, but mine are installed and under a skid. Maybe I can find my stock bolts and get some measurements off them.
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10-13-2012, 04:59 PM
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Do you live in the Denver area (looking at you screen name)?
AAA Metric is awesome for metric bolts.
I wish I had the measurements, but mine are installed and under a skid. Maybe I can find my stock bolts and get some measurements off them.
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Im in Highlands Ranch (the other Utopia LOL) I have always been a Jeep guy, so no idea how to off road a 4runner? Not planning on any crawling or anything, but like to be able to run up a trail when I want. Helps to get away from the yahoo's that like to "camp" out of their cars, make too much noise and leave their trash everywhere.
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10-13-2012, 05:25 PM
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Not planning on any crawling or anything.
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We can change that.
I have searched for my stock bolts nut can not find them.
Call ToyTec, Jeff or Dylan, and ask them for the size.
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